David Croucher 0 Posted July 28, 2004 At 12.30 on Tuesday 27th July, the Sun shone on the Church of St Mary the Virgin at Eling, about a mile from where Alby Golden was born 73 years ago. Joan and the Children, followed by their 7 Grandchildren followed Alby's Coffin into the Church packed to capacity as just a number of the many hundreds of people with whom Alby had become acquainted over the course of his accomplished lifetime, waited to pay their respects to this most modest of Gentlemen. The Mourners had filed past a lone Speedway Bike at the entrance to the Church, some of whom were in their 80's, some young, some had travelled hundreds of miles, some had been fans, some riders, but the common denominator was that they were all there for a man they admired and respected. A half an hour service ensued, followed by a short walk down Eling Hill to the Cemetery where the Hearse was greeted by the sound of a 2 Valve Jawa at the Cemetery gate. The engine revved for a few moments as it seemed to play the Last Post for Alby and the Family and the Mourners filed past a billboard with Photos and Press cuttings from Alby's racing days. A 500 JAP was also there as if to complete the story. The 2 machines that Alby Golden had spent over half his adult life riding. Alby was laid to rest in a beautiful and peaceful place, next to Eling Creek, and on the edge of the New Forest where he had spent his entire life and which he loved so much. Rest in peace Alby. God bless you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salty 2,202 Posted July 31, 2004 What a lovely send off! RIP Alby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOBBATH 466 Posted July 8, 2018 Hard to believe 14 years have passed. Alby was a great guy, he won the first race of the first meeting I ever saw(June 1964)-broke the track record at Somerton Park also in that same race!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 17, 2019 I first saw Alby Golden when he rode for Ringwood in a Southern Area League match at California-in-England early in the 1954 season. The other Ringwood rider of note was Ernie Lessiter, again sadly passed away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites